Springtime in Portland means restaurants are popping like tulips. Or is it lilacs? No matter, new spots Lolita and Timber come out smelling like roses this week. Walking up Munjoy Hill Wednesday night en route to the long-awaited opening of Lolita, the comforting scent of woodsmoke pierced the air. Inside the vermilion space, formerly Hilltop Coffee, a […]
Ever wanted to step into the silken pages of Maine Magazine? Next week is your chance. The luxury lifestyle glossy kicks off the summer with its biggest bash of the year — the Kennebunkport Festival. Chefs from across the state, Boston and New York converge on Maine’s south coast for eight crazy nights, June 1 […]
In these digitimes, it’s refreshing when a tactile, printed, tangible item arrives by mail. You know, a book. This week two popular Maine food bloggers, have released tasty tomes. “Eating in Maine” from Malcolm and Jillian Bedell (From Away), is a guide to the state’s best clam shacks, sub shops and white-clothed restos. The midcoast […]
Jacques deVillier is an excitable fellow. When the on-shore breeze blows a certain direction off Portland Harbor and the door to the Old Port Wine and Cigar Merchants is ajar, his high-pitched enthusiasm punctuates the air. Today he was jovial times 10. “I love being part of this community, I love being down here,” the […]
It’s not the River Thames, but the mighty Fore will resemble London’s South Bank for a few days in June. A 90-foot gondola wheel outside Dimillos is the newest addition to the 41st annual Old Port Fest held June 6th to 8th. The panoramic ride will spin all weekend. Announced today, this outdoor live music party has […]
Got what it takes to be the next Superstar? Polish your vocals and start spreading the news. American Idol comes to Portland and is looking for you! Auditions for the 14th season of the Fox reality show are being held in 15 cities across the country, from Minneapolis to Reno to Maine’s LARGEST. Kelly Clarkson and […]
Maine vs. Oregon, who owns the capital of cool? Yahoo dispatched a writer from Seattle to find out. This week’s city on city smackdown from the travel portal pits the two Portlands. I’ve often wondered which would out hip the other. The findings — Stephen King as Portland’s most famous face against PDXer Tonya Harding — are […]
You say it’s our birthday? It’s my birthday too, yah! Discount, top-shelf coffee on Congress Street means a busman’s holiday for bean lovers in Portland today. The most respected joe house in town (we love you Tandem too) celebrates its second birthday by offering $2 drinks. Now here’s a celebration we can all get behind, […]
The construction netting that made the soon-to-open Hyatt Place Portland Old Port (try saying that after a few margaritas) look like a crime scene is finally down. Behind the faceted glass wall on Fore Street is a standard lobby, Starbucks counter, breakfast nook and a new lounge come May 20th. Across from Fore Play and Pearl, […]
Deciding where to dine in Port City tonight? How does truffle, lobster mac and cheese with a side of fame sound? The crew from the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” is in town to capture Five Fifty-Five’s signature dish. And you are invited. Earlier Friday chef Steve Corry worked his magic — blending five cheeses with torchio pasta, butter poached […]
